Best High-End Franchises To Buy in 2021

There are thousands of franchises in a variety of different industries, some of which require millions of dollars for the initial investment but promise a strong return and top-class franchisee support. 

With franchises routinely outperforming their independent counterparts through recessions and upturns, these high-end brands are a great place to park those spare couple of million dollars you have lying around. Take a look at our top picks for the best high-end franchises to buy in 2021. 

Big Blue Swim School

• Startup costs: $2,329,223-$3,636,998
• Units: 122
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810 Billards & Bowling

• Startup costs: $1,800,000-$3,000,000
• Units: 3
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Lightbridge Academy*

• Startup costs: $549,228-$737,635
• Units: 51
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes

• Startup costs: $403,750-$639,100
• Units: 84
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Buffalo Wings & Rings

• Startup costs: $1,280,000-$2,412,000
• Units: 56
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

• Startup costs: $567,626-$674,476
• Units: 475+
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Freddy’s Frozen Custard

• Startup costs: $640,552-$1,131,726
• Units: 380

Culver’s

• Startup costs: $2,043,000-$4,652,000
• Units: 771

Planet Fitness

• Startup costs: $1,084,600-$4,178,000
• Units: 2,039

Panera Bread

• Startup costs: $942,000-$1,600,000
• Units: 2,000